How Can a Nonworking Spouse Qualify to Fund an IRA?
A frequently overlooked tax benefit is the spousal IRA, which allows a nonworking or low-earning spouse to contribute to his or her own IRA, as long as his or her spouse has adequate compensation.
Starting the New Year on the Right Financial Footing
Research Analyst Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, Senior Associate Melanie Wells, CFP®, and a Financial Planner provide a list of financial moves for a couple of investors looking to start the new year on the right foot financially.
Are You a HENRY? Consider These Wealth-Building Strategies
Are you a high earner but you’re not yet rich? If this sounds like you, it may be time to focus on growing wealth—even if it means making some temporary sacrifices.
Borrowing Options: Benefits and Dangers of Borrowing
Debt, credit, and borrowing are a how most investors make large purchases, whether it is a car, a home, or college tuition. However, borrowing comes with a dangerous side as well.
It’s Ill-Advised to Count on an Inheritance to Fund Your Retirement
Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, is joined by Managing Associate D.J. Barker, CWS®, and Senior Financial Planner Josh Weidie, CWS®, to discuss a common fallacy among investors—that they can rely on an inheritance to fund their retirement. They discuss the average inheritance and some of the many ways an it could be significantly reduced before passing to the heirs.
401(k) and IRA: A Combined Savings Strategy
Contributing to an employer-sponsored retirement plan or an IRA is a big step on the road to retirement, but contributing to both can significantly boost your retirement assets.
All About Credit Scores
Your credit score is like your permanent record. While it can change over time, having a good credit score is important because most lenders use credit scores to evaluate the creditworthiness of a potential borrower.
Avoiding IRS Underpayment Penalties
Our tax system is set up to “pay-as-you-earn,” but there are situations where taxpayers can get into trouble and face underpayment penalties. We explain how to avoid these situations in this week’s Tax Tip.
Employer Open Enrollment: Make Benefit Choices That Work for You
If you’re employed, Open Enrollment is your once-a-year chance to make important decisions that will affect your health-care choices and your finances.
Required Minimum Distributions Have Resumed for 2021
In 2020, seniors got a reprieve, but Required Minimum distributions have resumed for 2021. Don’t forget to take the withdrawal before the end of the year or face draconian penalties!